Past Shows

After six years, Offbeat Broadway is back. Older, slower and fatter! But South African audiences can rest assured the show is as sharp as ever. The last few years have seen these three enduring the multiple horrors of parenthood, selling their souls to soap opera and re-hashing musicals from the Pacific’s rim to Qatar’s crotch. Audiences who remember being wowed by their fresh, funky take on musical theatre and invigorated by their bright-eyed energy ... can now look forward to being stunned by their cynicism and perplexed by their disillusion. That most infamous of genres, musical theatre, once again gets overhauled with their wicked harmonies and irreverent sense of humour. If you saw them last time, remind yourself what you've been missing. If you're not yet acquainted with Offbeat Broadway's madness, come and see just why their last three seasons garnered them a string of award nominations, packed houses and rave reviews. The show is crammed with brand new material but fans will not be disappointed to hear perennial favourites from their previous seasons as well. As an added insult to show tunes, Alan Committie (the guy from Defending the Caveman) will bring his touch of lunacy to the production as director.

"Skitter! Die trio vermaak in hoogste rat. Dit is ’n vyfster-spanpoging van burleske hansworsery, sterk sang, guitige gesigspel en puik tydsberekening. Vet en stadig? Nimmer. Eerder vinnig, vrolik en vlymskerp!" Schalk Schoombie - Die Beeld "Pish-tosh — they’re leaner, meaner and better than ever! Segueing through humorous arrangements and rip-offs of "all the musicals you can’t afford to see", they mash up, deconstruct and mangle everything from Cats and Joseph to Glee and Rent. Uniquely, they succeed in making Broadway and West End musicals accessible for plebs while still pleasing the aficionados, who recognise every number and get every in-joke. Their tongues are lodged so far in their cheeks they’re virtually coming out of their ears. But all this raucous musical comedy is balanced with more introspective moments, reflecting on the state of the world and humanity in general. So it’s escapism, but with a topical edge. So talented it’s almost sickening, so funny it’s almost hernia-forming, these three ace performers epitomise the true meaning of "a triple threat", making Offbeat Broadway 4 platinum entertainment that shimmers with off-the-wall brilliance." Christina Kennedy - Business Day "This production is an absolute jol and literally drenches the viewer in exuberant entertainment and youthful witticism! An inspiring and stirring journey through the irritating little catastrophes that make up everyday life, (the Malema song was a highlight) as well as a satirical take on the “art” (and small little irritations) of the smash-hit musical. The controlled direction and their bristling talent make this Offbeat Broadway a superb and professional evening out. In the current economical climate where theatre goers ave to watch every cent they take out of their wallets, This one is an evening well worth its money." Leon van Nieop - artslink.co.za "Satire can be a most delightful creature. A skilful turn of words, a twist on something familiar to render the ordinary extraordinary. It’s not an easy art form to do well, but Offbeat Broadway doesn’t do it well, it does it superbly. This is a sharp and irreverent romp through the best and worst of Broadway, packing together all the musicals you could never afford to see. And since it’s now in its fourth iteration, I’m kicking myself for missing the previous three." The Citizen "Satire can be a most delightful creature. A skilful turn of words, a twist on something familiar to render the ordinary extraordinary. It’s not an easy art form to do well, but Offbeat Broadway doesn’t do it well, it does it superbly." Lesley Stone - freelance journalist OFFBEAT BROADWAY 3 also garnered rave reviews: "...surpasses all expectations... an uproarious musical roller-coaster. As much an anti-musical review as a crowd-pleasing romp." Brent Meersman - Mail and Guardian "Bravo! Yet again this trio prove their savoir-faire as lyricists, musicians and wonderfully entertaining performers. What a pleasure to be entertained by these artists." Rafiek Mammon - Cape Times "...lots of pleasurable little twists ... pizzazz and vocal prowess erupts into a brilliant show of theatrical and lyrical flair ... electrifying!" Nazma Dreyer - Cape Argus

ANTON LUITINGH Munkustrap in CATS · The title role in Beauty and The Beast · Vince Fontaine in Grease · Magaldi in the smash hit production of EVITA · Pontius Pilot in Jesus Christ Superstar LINDY ABROMOWITZ CATS · Showboat · Noah of Cape Town PAUL DU TOIT Malan Koster in the M-Net drama series Binnelanders Directed by ALAN COMMITTIE Most recently: Boeing-Boeing, Perfect Wedding and of course, Defending the Caveman. Master of Ceremonies at this year’s 7th Vodacom Funny Festival, where he is described as "South Africa's top comedy host with a wit so sharp, it's frightening.'